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| Name: | cyril Whiteside |
| Comments: | Not on computer very often . But speakin with my Dep Bandmasters Haton well done to all who took part and those that were nt there we miss and love come back soon. Some one get St Marks into G3 so we can crack G4 C u all on Thurs nite lots comin up and plenty to do . Bye C u on computer in another 3 years. |
| Name: | John P |
| E-mail address: | trumpets_wild@tiscali.co.uk |
| Comments: | Well done yet again coming second to St Marks is no mean feat. Keep up the good work. |
| Name: | Walter Blair |
| E-mail address: | irishdragoon@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | I just came across your website by accident, and I am so glad I did.
I have lived in Canada now for close to 36 years. I am originally from Portadown, where I was a member of Thomas Street Old Boys Silver Band for most of my youth. Looking through the photos on your website it done my Heart good to see such a really smart looking band, with lots of young ones learning the ropes. Your band seems to be full of 'Gusto' and Pride in what your doing. Your band is a credit to Northern Ireland. Just wait to when I will be able to HEAR your band,....then I will really get a lump in my throat. Keep up the great work. It is not going unnoticed,....even 3000 miles away. Maybe some day your band will come to Canada to perform, and teach us Canadians a few tricks. |
| Name: | Jennifer Mc Donald |
| E-mail address: | j-m-a-c@pa.net |
| Comments: | I enjoy checking your web site here in PA. I am friend of Elaine's. Can you get an up to date photo of the band please. Thanks. Jennifer Mc Donald |
| Name: | Gerald Lunn |
| E-mail address: | gerald.lunn@btinternet.com |
| Comments: | Just one point in it at last Saturday's contest. Very good and well done to everyone. A difficult piece. A lot of time and effort was put into the preparation for the day. Many thanks to the members of Wellington Silver (and Comber)who came along to our practice nights to help us with our preparation. It's encouraging to see everyone in the Pass band give of their best. Thats what counts.
Now, if we could just get back to some good march music (sic). |
| Name: | ryan |
| E-mail address: | parksy_shorty@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | we should have more photos of the band up foe example the photo of the civic reception ! o and we could have principals in the membership section it would look good in my opinion |
| Name: | No 14 |
| E-mail address: | gerald.lunn@btinternet.com |
| Comments: | Did you hear the tenor horn section playing that well known march, Slaidburn (it's no.14 in our march book if you need to check it out). Three renditions in one day, great! Dynamics could possibly have been a little better but I'm sure if we keep trying we can get it right.
Congratulations to all members and visitors who turned out on a rather wet day and thanks to the parents of the younger members for the clean up job required to uniforms. |
| Name: | J Proctor |
| Comments: | Good to see Dezzy and Kenny at Saddleworth friday Thanks for the beer Kenny. Good luck to all at the pass |
| Name: | J Proctor |
| Comments: | Ifton Band Oswestry winners of Chester Music Festval April 2007, Congratulations to all at Poyntzpass for their recent win. Just thought I would join in the fun. Wishing continued success Richard and all of the band. Hope to see you in summer. I will be a Saddleworth this year as a spectator. Give me a call if you are over |
| Name: | James P |
| E-mail address: | jparksy@hotmail.co.uk |
| Comments: | I thought i shud leave a comment on behalf of the trombone section and say that we dont mis-behave in pieces... that much!! but it is our job to do what we do and we do it well!!! |
| Name: | Rodney Whiteside |
| E-mail address: | judyrod@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Congrats again to all for success at the Braas Band League contest. Great result and boost for all members, young and not so young!!!!. Credit to Des for his work and enthusiasm and to to all for their commimitment. Keep up the good work---- upwards and onwards. |
| Name: | John Murdock |
| E-mail address: | diddlydoc@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Have a few friends in the band. Just found your site, very impressive and informative. Heard the band at 2006 NIBA for the first time and was pleasantly surprised. Keep up the good work for Dessie. On your links page, can you change the address for Belfast Temple band to www.belfasttempleband.co.uk. Many thanks |
| Name: | Robert mercer |
| E-mail address: | robertmercer@btinternet.com |
| Comments: | Hi to all in Poyntzpass Silver Band and thanks for the warm welcome and friendship. Looking forward to seeing you all soon
The Mercer family |
| Name: | thomas morton |
| E-mail address: | jacqueline.norman@tesco.net |
| Comments: | It.was lovely to see some of the old faces again.Good luck to you all in the future |
| Name: | Rodney Whiteside |
| E-mail address: | judyrod@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Just another word of thanks to our MD for all the arrangements for the Skegness trip. Everything went like clock-work. Great weekend and look forward to next year
(if the wife will let me!!!!!) |
| Name: | Richard Whiteside |
| Comments: | Hugh, The photograph of Poyntzpass Conservative Flute Band was taken on the Canal Bank.
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| Name: | Hugh Daly |
| E-mail address: | hugh.daly@tesco.net |
| Comments: | Anyone know where the picture of the Poyntzpass Conservative Flute Band on Parade in 1946 was taken?
Cheers |
| Name: | Rodney Whiteside |
| E-mail address: | judyrod@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | A M would certainly like to second the chairmans comments
and thanks to all for a successful and busy Christmas season. Wish all members and their families a peaceful New Year and hope to see everyone suitably refreshed for all that 2007 has to offer!! PS A M a new list is forthcoming.... dont worry!!!! |
| Name: | Richard Whiteside |
| E-mail address: | rjw@niba.fsnet.co.uk |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.poyntzpasssilverband.fsnet.co.uk |
| Comments: | Well done everyone!!. A very busy christmas season completed and good attendances at all events, 31 at the community carol service in Poyntzpass on Christmas eve was a great way to finish. Indeed the band has had a very busy year with 48 engagements and with our Irish Championship result it finished on a high. Great to see new members coming through and taking their place in the band and also the good rehearsals which we have had all year. Keep this going for 2007. |
| Name: | Claire McCord |
| E-mail address: | crazy_claire94@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | hey ppl just decideds to leave a wee comment good job richard on the website glad to see my name in 1st horn!!!!!!!! oh yeah!!!! so that is all byex lol |
| Name: | alan cooke |
| E-mail address: | alan@banbridgesilverband.co.uk |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.banbridgesilverband.co.uk |
| Comments: | Hi to all at poyntzpass. Just a little note to say a big thank you to those who helped us out on saturday. It was much appreciated by myself and the band. |
| Name: | soupy |
| E-mail address: | baxter @ cockaleekie.com |
| Comments: | whats all this about tenor horns and trombone section winning the grade 4 for the band we all know is was the though of getting the soup after we had play that drove us on to victory
ps on a more serious note hope richards wife recovers quickly from her recent accident and wish her a speedy recovery |
| Name: | J Proctor |
| E-mail address: | trumpetswild@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Hey! Hey! Hey! Congratulations again, is there no limit to what this band can achieve. Well done dezzy and all the band. I watched video and you all looked magnificent on stage. Cheers JP |
| Name: | Strictly come danceing |
| E-mail address: | auditions@strictlycomedancing.com |
| Comments: | Good dinner on fri night in de golf club well done lez Particularly good danging to the music to ken and his wife samantha you should come to our next autitions held in seashells 20th jan 2007 i heard of your preformance last year and dont want you to miss out on next seasons programme hope to hear from you ken and your new wife PS congratulations on the enguagement. |
| Name: | Richard Whiteside |
| E-mail address: | rjw@niba.fsnet.co.uk |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.poyntzpasssilverband.fsnet.co.uk |
| Comments: | Thanks Fred for your comments. I have already visited You Tube and watched your recording and it was great to see it. The result was great for the band and will really encourage them all for the future.
Best wishes to you and Angie. |
| Name: | Fred and Angela |
| E-mail address: | strictlymusic@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Angela and I really enjoyed listening to the bands superb performance last Saturday and are over the moon with the result. Congratulations to all involved and to Dessie in this very important milestone in the band's history. I have recorded the performance and uploaded a version of it to YouTube which you can watch by entering the keyword -poyntzpass- after accessing the site. Once again, hearty congratulations to all.
Angela and Fred Mitchell |
| Name: | da big lad |
| E-mail address: | parksy_shorty@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | im sorry james an lorraine but i wasnt jus down to da troms yea use did alryt lik bt use wernt anyting special lol oj i think the back row cornets did it for us woo go thickes (u wud know wat i mean if u wer at da summer skool |
| Name: | alan cooke |
| E-mail address: | alan@banbridgesilverband.co.uk |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.banbridgesilverband.co.uk |
| Comments: | congratulations to you all on a good result in the niba contest. from your neighbours at banbridge |
| Name: | Lorraine |
| Comments: | Well done everyone! A great day on Saturday and an excellent result. I think Jamie is right it has to be the trombone section but then just like Gerald I wouldn't be biased!!!! (He! He!)
Anyhow everyone contributed to the success so congratulations to all. |
| Name: | James |
| E-mail address: | jparksy@hotmail.co.uk |
| Comments: | Well done to all the band members!! I believe the trombone section and Davie's ding ding won it for us!! We have conquered grade 4 not long till we are conquering grade 3!!! |
| Name: | No 14 |
| E-mail address: | gerald.lunn@btinternet.com |
| Comments: | Well done to all band members. I thought the tenor horn section performed well, but then I might be biased.
Good to see the band's fame has reached Scotland, and the maker of a good soup. A good day away was had by all. |
| Name: | Rodney Whiteside |
| E-mail address: | judyrod@hotmail,com |
| Comments: | Well done to everyone for the success atthe Ulster Hall on
Saturday. It is a great feat and a super boost to the band. Congratulations to the bands MD Dessie on a job well done and to all the members for all their support and commitment. Onwards and upwards!!!! |
| Name: | soupy |
| E-mail address: | baxter@cockaleekie.com |
| Comments: | well done to the band for there great victory on sat in the ulster hall |
| Name: | Rodney Whitsside |
| E-mail address: | judyrod@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Well deserved praise for the band again for the show they put on in Saintfield on the "Last Saturday". Very favourable comments were noted. The hospitality shown by the preceptory was second to none. The band played very well and the younger members especially acquipped themselves very well for what was a lomg day . Best wishes indeed to both Claire and Ben who had falls during the week and were unable to be with us on the day, a speedy recovery to them both. Conratulations to all those band members who did so well in their exams this summer with those doing GCSE"s , AS"s and A levels. Best wishes for the future and also those members already ata uni and returning soon to resune their studies. |
| Name: | Gerald Lunn No 14 |
| E-mail address: | gerald.lunn@btinternet.com |
| Comments: | An enjoyable day yesterday 26 August 2006 and once again well catered for.
The horn section was one member short with Clare McCord being ill. Best wishes Clare. If you haven't been to the links section to listen to the band in Newtownards in 2005 you should do so now. Best wishes to all band members who will shortly be going, or returning, to university. |
| Name: | John Proctor |
| E-mail address: | trumpetswild@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | I was deeply saddened to learn Mrs Whiteside had passed away. She was not only a mother to a fine family but a mother to the Band. My heart felt best wishes are with the Whiteside Family. |
| Name: | James Parks |
| E-mail address: | jparksy@hotmail.co.uk |
| Comments: | hey every1!! Have to say band performed well 2day!! Dne the band proud!! a bit light on solo cornets lyk but they did well!! Best section obviously was da trombones!!!
J |
| Name: | Stephen Kennedy |
| E-mail address: | james.kennedy25@btinternet.com |
| Comments: | Hi Richard and all members
Just been reading your site. It is such a great read and it is pleasing to see that you are so busy. Particularly interested to see the type of engagements you do but the trip to the Ice Bowl caught my eye. Keep up the good work and hope rehearsals keep up with good attendances. Keep up the blowing Stephen ( Symington Mem.S.B. Dundonald) |
| Name: | Parksy (ryan) |
| E-mail address: | parksy_shorty@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | havnt signed dis in ages concert went well hi 2 yas al in da band ,cya on thursdy nyt hopfully if i have finished revisin 4 me exams (i think they may send to a special school with these results) cya
NOW REMEMBER: In the words of richard A BUSY BAND IS A HAPPY BAND :Lol |
| Name: | Bex!!! |
| Comments: | Hi peplz wz jus lukin frough da web-site & fought id sai hi!so hi evrybodi c u al on Thurzday!!! lov bex xoxo |
| Name: | Jamie |
| Comments: | Hey havin fun in skool!!! Just thought to say Hi! Playede well at Amanda's weddin even though few slips!
c ya all on thursday!! J |
| Name: | vikki4dean |
| Comments: | hey ppl jst home from italy ad a gd ski-in hols.was gd crack fell 2 times in the hole week unlike some m8ts they fell ova 30!!ad 1 bad fall roled head first down the red ? black slope and hert ma neck but me ok now!
vikki |
| Name: | Annie Stockdale |
| E-mail address: | anniestockdale@yahoo.co.uk |
| Comments: | Hello to all my m8z at poyntzpass(bex,ryan,jamie,claire,lidsey anne and laura) see you soon miss you annie |
| Name: | Cat90!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
| E-mail address: | love@bt.com |
| Comments: | HI YA EVERYBODY!!!!! I'm in class and all my friends love your website richard!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!lol. HI JAMIE AND RYAN!!!!! My FAVOURITE boys!!!!!lol see ya at da next band practice! Luv cathy |
| Name: | John Proctor |
| E-mail address: | trumpetswild@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Congratulations Richard 0n your 40 Years Medal. Fantastic achievement. Good luck and a merry Christmas to all |
| Name: | do ron ron |
| Comments: | now now rod youll be getting L T in a bad mood with remarks like that was as good as stevie wonder would be working in spec savers
A BUSY BANDS A HAPPY BAND |
| Name: | Rodney Whiteside |
| E-mail address: | judyrod@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Just a word of congratulation to chairman and big brother
Richard on reaching the 40 year landmark and receiving his medal on Friday night. Well done. Hope everyone at the dinner had a good night, even with the superb group providing the music!!!!! |
| Name: | anonymous |
| Comments: | hello,
Ur bands brill! Heard ya's done really well at da market place Armagh. Keep up da great work!!! An admirer of da band!!!! |
| Name: | do ron ron |
| Comments: | congrates to all those members of the band who got an award last night especiallly THE PORK PIE and to gerald better known as number (14) it was great to see him get it and i will finish with those famous words of richard (alias £100)
A BUSY BAND IS A HAPPY BAND |
| Name: | david andrews |
| E-mail address: | andrewscommons@aol.com |
| Comments: | you lot look a lot younger in photographs |
| Name: | Rodney W hiteside |
| E-mail address: | judyrod@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Great to see practices so well attended at the moment,
especially with three important concerts coming up. Best wishes to Graham whoi is now away to Oxford, but hopefully will see him back,along with the other university students at Christmas time. Great to welcome Hazel to practice on Thurs night. Am sure she will return, even after talking to LT !!!!! |
| Name: | Jamesy |
| E-mail address: | jparksy@hotmail.co.uk |
| Comments: | hahaha hope all of ya's had fun on the 4 mile parade i had fun lying up in 30C heat thinking and laughing at ya's with a nice cool pool to get into if i got warm
hahaha |
| Name: | do ron |
| Comments: | well done to al the young members of the band who attendd the summer school in armagh you did the band proud and for winning the best attendances tropy
but i must not forget the older ones who attended with a special mention for the pork pie who won the THE BIG PUFFS AWARD IT IS GREAT TO KNOW THAT WE NOW CAN BOAST WE HAVE THE BIGGEST PUFF IN ARMAGH AND DISTRICT CONDUCTING ARE BAND |
| Name: | john Proctor |
| E-mail address: | trumpetswild@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Hi all, it was good to see you at Scarva. even though we were unable speak to you, we both enjoyed the parade.it was fantastic to see you going from strength to strength. keep up all the good work and have a great year.
Your dear old friend JP |
| Name: | do ron |
| E-mail address: | bssdrummer@yahoo |
| Comments: | good night sat night the 2 piece band was brll and to all the singers (i,ll use that word losely) well done to the roselawn brothers for the great cooking you had the chance to get it( burnt or well burnt) one big disappointment its the first time in 12 years that we have held a raffle and no star prize (the gallon of oil) so well done to every one who helped out and not forgetting sir ken who done his best to drink the bar dry |
| Name: | me me i am me |
| Comments: | yous done well on sunday24 july new out fits looked well |
| Name: | Jamesy |
| E-mail address: | jparksy@hotmail.co.uk |
| Comments: | Good attendance at band practice for the first one from the summer break well done every one and i think dessie wants to kill the tombone players as he played dovercourt at the very end |
| Name: | Gemz |
| E-mail address: | Gemz33@hotmail.co.uk |
| Comments: | Nice 2 no u dont think im a traitor BIG lad! I agree with u on the drummers though.... |
| Name: | SPOTTY DOG 59 |
| Comments: | you's were doing well in tullyvallen.
congratulations to adam and lorraine. u've done well there big boy! |
| Name: | parksy |
| Name: | me i am me |
| Comments: | yous done well in scarva on the 24 july 2005
kerry dilon looked well that day |
| Name: | Gemma Mckee |
| E-mail address: | gemz33@hotmail.co.uk |
| Comments: | HI.... hope everyones enjoyen the summer hols, i sure am. Wilmur says hi Ronnie! |
| Name: | becky and horse |
| E-mail address: | victoriawhite@dsl.pipex.com |
| Comments: | well Ronnie catch a grip like your the best drummer call us when you wake up into reality richy has our numbers !!!!!! |
| Name: | tester |
| Comments: | ok |
| Name: | J Proctor |
| E-mail address: | trumpetswild@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Congratulations in your recent success at Contesting. 2nd place behind Laganvale Concert must surely be a great achievement. I wish you all Continued success for the future.
J P an old friend |
| Name: | J Proctor |
| E-mail address: | trumpetswild@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Hi ya all, I'm writing to boast of our recent success at The Oswestry Youth Music Festival. Since 1987 the event has been dominated by Rhosnesni Band 3 years,Wrexham Brass 3 years, Porthywaen Silver Band 12 years, and now Ifton Band Oswestry junior band has WON for their very first time. Knocking the previous winners for six. Their were 5 bands enterred and all received OUTSTANDING GRADES for their performances. We got first and previously unheard of, the remainder were placed equal second, so high was the standard. The roof was nearly lifted off the Church where the contest was held when we finished playing and when the results were anounced I'm afraid it brought a tear to my eyes and it is still having that effect now as write to you. I wish you all much success in the coming year.
A dear friend |
| Name: | J Proctor |
| E-mail address: | trumpetswild@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Hi ya all,
Thank god someone knows how to use your site, it's great to see you are all doing well with engagements and new members. I thought for a while there the site was going stale. Nice to see it being used again. Have a fab 2005 and good luck from an old friend. |
| Name: | georg |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.race.at |
| Comments: | your site is really fantastic -
respect !! musical greetz from vienna/austria... |
| Name: | ronnie |
| E-mail address: | bssdrummer@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | glad to see the pork pie back after his weeks holidays looks well for some one who was on the piss for a week or is it piste not sure and have just found out that fishers in portadown have a sale on so get down ther morton and get yourself a new sledge hammer and chissel |
| Name: | Richard Whiteside |
| Comments: | Well said Ronnie.
It is nice to see a new entry in the guestbook. Anyway, another year draws to a close and it has been a busy year for the band.37 engagements (including 13 marching engagements)with the highlights being marching engagements at Scarva on the 13th July and at Comber on the last Saturday in August when we had 34 members on parade. Our best concert engagements were the concert in Craigavon Civic Centre and the NIBA contest in the Ulster Hall when although we didn't feature in the prizes we competed with a full band including 5 members taking part in their first contest. The death of two of the band's Vice Presidents was a bad blow. The sudden death of Bill Reid was very tragic and Sydney Hall had been one of the few surviving foundation members. Also this year has seen a good increase in the band membership with 6 new members comming through the learners classes.We still have some good new members presently in the learners class working hard for the future. Again,to quote Ronnie, Well done everyone!! |
| Name: | ronnie thompson |
| E-mail address: | bssdrummer@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | well another christmas over and well done to everyone in the band for the effort they put in at all the functions we done. it made richard a happy man with all those (100 pounds )
ronnie |
| Name: | J Proctor |
| E-mail address: | trumpetswild@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Hooray someone else almost contributed to the guest book. Well done Rodney even if it was just "i". Richard what are they afraid of over there? This is a great way for all members current and past to keep in touch and up to date with everything thats going on. Like, you wouldn't know Fran & I are getting married in june without the internet, oops should I not have said that. Hey get these members online and have a ball. It's agreat site, USE IT!!! |
| Name: | John Proctor |
| E-mail address: | trumpetswild@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | CONGRATULATIONS AND VERY WELL DONE to you all for a fantastic result at the 2003 NIBA Championships. I have just got out of hospital following a long awaited operation and I couldn't have had better news to brighten up my day than when Dezzy called me today to tell me of your success. I recently told Richard that he should be thinking of getting into Grade 111 and I really mean that. The ability is there and with lots of good practise in a few years time you'll be Knocking on the Grade 11 Doors. Staying in the same grade does not challenge you enough.
All the best for now JP |
| Name: | Cathy Nelson |
| Comments: | Very Sorry to hear about John. Im sure he will be badly missed. I have been keeping track of yous all through your site. I like the photos! The date of the weddings set. I will forward invites to the reception for anyone who wants to go at a later date. You looked well in Markethill. See yous all later. |
| Name: | Mark Anderson |
| E-mail address: | mrkander@aol.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://conligdrummingclub.co.uk |
| Comments: | I was just checking a few web sites and came across your site i enjoyed my visit congratulations to the band and best wishes for the future.Pity we don't have your quality of band in my home town of Newtownards all we have is flute bands.!!!!!!! a well. |
| Name: | John Proctor |
| E-mail address: | trumpetswild@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | I was deeply saddened to learn of John Hyndes passing away especially have just had a coversation with Richard about his illness. John fought a long and hard battle against this cancer and always was so laid back about it all. My prayers and thoughts are with his family and you the band at this sad time. |
| Name: | Richard Whiteside |
| E-mail address: | rrwhiteside@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | My son (a music facts buff) was on the iternet and found your site. Thought I'd say hello to my namesake in your midst. I'm in a small town in New Mexico, USA.
Best of luck to all of you, You look pretty spiffy in your new uniforms. --richard |
| Name: | John Proctor |
| E-mail address: | trumpetswild@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | I've only just found your photos and am very impressed, I continue to sing your praises over here and I am honoured to have played a small part in the Band's history. Especially the sponsored walk and b-b-q. Keep up the hard work. It will pay dividends.
Best wishes to all JP |
| Name: | PORTERFIELD E |
| E-mail address: | MASSIE 607 @ aol .com |
| Comments: | LOVELY TO READ ALL THE COMMENTS ABOUT POYNTZPASS SILVER BAND AS AN EXILE FROM POYNTZPASS SINCE 1955 I SURELY LOVE TO STILL READ ABOUT THE PASS. I WAS A MEMBER OF THE OLD FLUTE BAND WAY BACK IN ANCIENT TIMES I HOPE THE BAND KEEPS UP THE GOOD WORK AND I WILL KEEP AN EYE ON THIS WEC PAGE
GOOD LUCK THE PORTERFIELD CLAN |
| Name: | Mary & Walter Johnston |
| E-mail address: | gomer@spectranet.ca |
| Comments: | Just discovered your Web site and found some of the Band pictures very interesting. Recognized a lot of very familiar faces and names.
We wish the Band all the best success. Say hello to Ernest Laughlin and Anna also Kathleen Johnston (Mum)Killysavin. Walter & Mary. |
| Name: | John Proctor |
| E-mail address: | trumpetswild@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Many Congratulations on your recent success at Glengormley, I see you beat Symington and Warrenpoint. I'snt it about time you moved up to 3rd section. You are all perfectly capaple you know. I still manage to look at your web site and see Richard has set up the site for the NIBA. I'm looking for ward to seeing you in late July. Good Luck
Very well done and keep up the good work. Regards to all JP |
| Name: | Cyril Whiteside |
| E-mail address: | whitesidewillow@aol.com |
| Comments: | Everyone got home ok from the mystery weekend. Even LT. Y'up Ya Boy How Ya Fixed. Well we all had a crackin weekend ending up in Blackpool on the Friday anoon and stayin until Sunday anoon. goin out on Friday and Saturday nites led not by LT but by that other great leader off men, or is it boys, Dessi Watson. Leading us back to our pits shortly after the witching hour. Believe that and you,ll believe anything.On the Saturday we spent the day on the pleasure beach. Francy goin on the Big one 10 times. The big dipper that is. We also had the RNLI out to rescue 4 members from the water ride or was it 4 stranded Whales. We all arrived safely back to Poyntzpass and Dist narrowly missing being Gassed on the Bus, the Boat The Hotel or anywhere Dessi was lettin off. Signing off until the next installment of the Poyntzpass Silver Band Mysteryweekend part 3. |
| Name: | Daniel Davis |
| E-mail address: | Bevis@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | I have taken the time out to look through the site and i must say that the band look well in their new uniforms.I hope that the members feel proud to be in such a high stanard band and i wish you all the best in the years to come. |
| Name: | John Proctor |
| E-mail address: | trumpetswild@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | I forgot to mention, we were in Edinburgh in August 2002 as Fran was playing in the Fringe Theatre and as we were walking down thru a back street on our way to find a relative of Fran's we looked into a hotel doorway and who was sitting waiting on dinner to be served but the Poole Family. Well it really is a small world. As you know Richard I'm waiting on a bit of surgery at the moment but I am hopeful that we will be able to come over for 12th & 13th and I am so looking forward to seeing you all on the march. Frances has never seen anything like that before so you had better pull out all the stops as I am forever praising the Pass Band at every opportunity. No Seriously though I REALLY DO MISS THE FRIENDS I Made in my few years playing with you. The invitation is still valid for anyone who wishes to come over. Two spare Bedrooms sleeps 3-4.(rates negotiable). Good Luck for 2003. JP |
| Name: | Richard Whiteside |
| E-mail address: | rjw@niba.fsnet.co.uk |
| Homepage URL: | http://poyntzpasssilverband.fsnet.co.uk |
| Comments: | Another year gone. We had our 1st place at the BBL and our new concert uniforms as the high points of this year.Some new members also to make up for those away at university and those tied up with exams etc. but we still fulfilled a total of 40 engagements (19 marching).A busy 2003 ahead so do your best to attend practices and engagements.ALL NEW MEMBERS WELCOME. |
| Name: | Nial Murphy |
| E-mail address: | nial@murphy24.freeserve.co.uk |
| Comments: | Lovely to see another aspect of 'pass life. Good Luck for the future. |
| Name: | John Rush |
| E-mail address: | John Rush@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | I am very impressed with ur website. But im sure you neede a little help from other people.This information was relayed to me by a Nikki Donnell. |
| Name: | simon agnew |
| E-mail address: | agnewsimon@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | I think this band looks very good. However there is one important member missing (Nikki Donnell). This band will last for ever and i think the village is proud of it. |
| Name: | nigel |
| Comments: | congrats on your concert win... well done to all!! |
| Name: | Richard Whiteside |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.poyntzpasssilverband.fsnet.co.uk |
| Comments: | Well done everyone at the annual concert on the 28th March. A great night all round and the new concert uniforms really looked brilliant.Special mention to all the young members who both played well and looked so smart. |
| Name: | irene watson(nee strain) |
| E-mail address: | ireneandnick@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | good to see a website with the 'pass band on!!
and Cyril Whiteside -there's no escaping you!! will keep checking on the site for any news.keep up the good work!! |
| Name: | Richard Whiteside |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.poyntzpasssilverband.fsnet.co.uk |
| Comments: | Happy new year everyone and well done in 2001. We had a great anniversary year and I challenge any band to do it better than we did. All our events were successful and the concerts and church events were not only successful they were memorable. The gala concert in the Market Place Theatre was certinaly a fitting highlight but thanks to everyone for the temenduous efforts made. |
| Name: | Jamie Parks |
| E-mail address: | jtjp@talk21.com |
| Comments: | I like what u've done to the Website Richard It's fab
See ya on Monday at Lisnisky!!!!! |
| Name: | Alan Beaumont |
| E-mail address: | alan@beaumont7.freeserve.co.uk |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.bearparkandeshcollieryband.co.uk |
| Comments: | Hi all, just had a look at your site and it is pretty good. All the best for the future and keep on banding. |
| Name: | nigel whiteside |
| Comments: | Great night in Armagh everyone. Well Done!! |
| Name: | FRANK MOORE |
| E-mail address: | frank.moore@causewaypower.com |
| Comments: | Congratulations on your 50th and a very good website
From FRANK MOORE - MD WELLINGTON MEMORIAL SILVER |
| Name: | Richard Whiteside |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.poyntzpasssilverband.fsnet.co.uk |
| Comments: | Well done everyone on a very successful gala concert.
Reports all very positive. A night to remember. |
| Name: | James Parks |
| E-mail address: | jtjp@talk21.com |
| Comments: | It's Wicked Richard
and HI EVERYBODY |
| Name: | Ernest & Marian Poole |
| E-mail address: | mpoole16@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Richard,
Excellent 50th Anniversary Concert. Congratulations. |
| Name: | Jonathan Gawn |
| E-mail address: | johnnygawn@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Hi, the 55th Old Boys band have recently constructed a new
web site. We have placed a link to the Poyntzpass Silver Band on our site, and would like you to change your current link to the 5ves site. The new address is 55tholdboys.5u.com. Thanks in advance! |
| Name: | Nigel Whiteside |
| Comments: | Congratulations on your win at the NIBAs in Carrickfergus A
great achievement for all !!! Well done. Nigel |
| Name: | Richard Whiteside |
| E-mail address: | whiteside_richard@hotmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.poyntzpasssilverband.fsnet.co.uk |
| Comments: | Well done to everyone on Saturday 31st March at the Brass
Band League Contest. A great win for the band and a real indicator of progress. |
| Name: | Rodney Whiteside |
| Comments: | Thank you for your message of congratulation on the birth of
Zack. Cannot promise that he will be a future bandmaster. Was very pleased with the performance of the band at the BBL contest at Carrick. It will be a real boost; especially to the younger members.Also; think it is very apt to have a contest win in this our Golden Jubilee year |
| Name: | John Proctor |
| E-mail address: | shelaghzeus@btinternet.com |
| Comments: | Many congratulations at your well earned success in the
contest at Carrickfergus. I am only sorry I was not able to be there for the inevitable celebrations and hope you all had a wonderful time. As you may be aware I am now playing with Porthywaen Silver Band and we have just played at our grand re-opening of the newly refurbished Band Hall. There were 21 cornets in the learners band so it gives you some idea as to the overall size of the Band. Perhaps one day some of you will have the opportunity to visit and see just how good a setup we have. This was paid for by a lottery grant of £142,000 on top of the original grant for instruments. I miss very much the fun and friends I made at Poyntzpass. Keep up the good work. |
| Name: | Selina Whiteside |
| Comments: | Hello everybody i haven't done this before but i just want
to say congratulations to my uncle Rodney and my auntie Judy on their baby boy. Another Whiteside for the band as me dad would say, he will play the horn of course!! love u all lots Selina xxx |
| Name: | John Proctor |
| E-mail address: | shelaghzeus@btinternet.com |
| Comments: | I hear the Pass Band has a new member for the the bass
section. Congratulations Rodney & Judy The noises from your home will be more than the odd C# (that's all three fingers Rodney) for a while. Glad to hear Mother and baby are doing fine. Regards JP |
| Name: | Mandy Lander |
| E-mail address: | MandyLander@aol.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.porthywaenband.fsnet.co.uk |
| Comments: | Just thought I would say hi to your band. Nice Web site.
Songs of Praise was quite hard work but alot of fun. We do have alot of Basses. 5Eb's and 3BBb. |
| Name: | Rodney Whiteside |
| Comments: | Am sure that everyone enjoyed the service on Sunday.
Thought the band played quite well. The exhibition seemed to be well received.If the rest of the anniversery events go as well I will be pleased. |
| Name: | Sergeant Sheep |
| E-mail address: | sergeantsheep@aol.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.geocities.com/ystradband |
| Comments: | Congratulations on your 50th anniversary!
Best wishes for the future, SS :) |
| Name: | cyril whiteside |
| Comments: | hit the site this afternoon . Good Luck tomorrow afternoon
everything should go off o.k. |
| Name: | John Proctor |
| E-mail address: | shelaghzeus@btinternet.com |
| Comments: | Richard, I was sceptical of this at first but I'm pleased
it has been such a success. All the best to you and the Band |
| Name: | Melanie |
| E-mail address: | mel.geary@care4free.net |
| Comments: | Very informative and interesting website - well put
together Richard. |
| Name: | Keri Dillon |
| E-mail address: | crazycat@megababe.co.uk |
| Comments: | Veyr interesting and nice to know all about the band and
how they are getting on I is also very intereting to know all the forth coming avents. Well done Richard |
| Name: | Graham Lunn |
| Comments: | Nice site, Richard! It'd be brilliant with some sounds.
I'll be up on thursday, see ya! |
| Name: | cheryl+nikki donnell |
| Comments: | Finally got a chance to visit the web site.Its very
impressive Richard |
| Name: | Hugh Daly |
| E-mail address: | hugh.daly@tesco.net |
| Homepage URL: | http://homepages.tesco.net/~hugh.daly/index.htm |
| Comments: | Very well done Richard. This is a good tribute to the
vilage band. |
| Name: | Amanda |
| E-mail address: | lda@glensofantrim.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.glensofantrim.com |
| Comments: | Hi Richard
Have eventually got a look at the website it is pretty impressive and is a credit to you. Will hoepfully be there on Thursday night. Amanda |
| Name: | Kim Brown |
| E-mail address: | kimbo@wizbang.com.au |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.wizbang.com.au |
| Comments: | Greetings from Australia. Nice site. Was led to your site
by an email from Rodney Whiteside, the jolly expectant father. Loved the photo of the band. Some sound would be great. Say G'day to Rodney for us - Mark and Kim Brown (cousins of Judy). |
| Name: | Alastair Vennard |
| Comments: | I am looking forward to joining the band very soon, as my
uncles and cousins make up most of the membership and I want to keep it in the family! I have been to your concerts and have enjoyed them very much. |
| Name: | Russell Welsh, Secretary Laureldale Brass Ensemble, Comber |
| E-mail address: | RussellWelsh@ardara.freeserve.co.uk |
| Comments: | Great web page. Nice to see anothe band join the club! Keep
up the good work |
| Name: | Strictly Music ( Fred & Angela ) |
| E-mail address: | strictlymusic18@hotmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://poyntzpasssilverband.fsnet.co.uk |
| Comments: | The page looks terrific Richard, most get some sounds on it.
Fred & Ang. |
| Name: | David Hunter |
| E-mail address: | d.hunter@ulst.ac.uk |
| Homepage URL: | http://16thnewtownabbeybb.freeserve.co.uk |
| Comments: | Surfed in from your link with our BB site, keep up the good
work. Our company has a band tradition in bugles and flutes which is supplemented at present by individuals connected with a local pipe band. |
| Name: | Reg Glover |
| E-mail address: | reg@glover46.freeserve.co.uk |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.geocities.com/downshire2000 |
| Comments: | Well Done, A great site with a fresh approach. A credit to
all concerned. It's time more Northern Ireland bands made use of the web |
| Name: | Lynsey Poole |
| E-mail address: | Letele15@aol.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://poyntzpasssilverband.fsnet.co.uk |
| Comments: | Congratulations on completation of your web site. It was
most imformative and I thank you for the acknowledgement of my bavaria trip. It was most successful and now I have to look forward to completing the rest of my Award. |
| Name: | alan rogers |
| E-mail address: | allison_rogers_uk@yahoo.co.uk |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.poyntzpasssilverband. |
| Comments: | very interesting as my granda was george louglin a member
of the flute band and the silver band for over 50 years and was very proud to be a member of both bands. He would be very proud of the silver band's recent achievements. |
| Name: | Ivor |
| E-mail address: | Adair |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.poyntzpasssilverband. |
| Comments: | Well done Richard like the idea |
| Name: | Ronnie Watson |
| E-mail address: | haven@globalnet.co.uk |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.poyntzpasssilverband. |
| Comments: | Enjoyed the playing of the band on 12th & 13th July. |
| Name: | Alan Curry |
| E-mail address: | alan@currya,freeserve.co.uk |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.poyntzpasssilverband. |
| Comments: | Nice site folks
Well Done. Keep blowing!!!!! Alan Curry Comber Silver |
| Name: | Edgar Patterson |
| E-mail address: | edgarpatterson@ukonline.co.uk |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.poyntzpasssilverband. |
| Comments: | Well done Richard,keep up the good work. |
| Name: | Rebecca Whiteside |
| E-mail address: | rebecca_whiteside19@hotmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.poyntzpasssilverband. |
| Comments: | Sorry I was unable to be with the band on the 12th or the
13th but I will hopefully be available for the future.Also Congratulations on a job well done Mister Secretary!!!!!!!!! |
| Name: | Nigel Whiteside |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.poyntzpasssilverband. |
| Comments: | An interesting site from an organisation that has a past
but is very much looking to the future!! From a former member Nigel |
| Name: | Rodney Whiteside |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.poyntzpasssilverband. |
| Comments: | very impressed Richard. Hope info that I received from
DJ Steele will be of some use for the site. |
| Name: | Ryan Whhiteside |
| E-mail address: | ryu_182@hotmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.poyntzpasssilverband. |
| Comments: | very good richard. 65 hits by the 12th july not bad |
| Name: | Kerrie Shortt |
| E-mail address: | kerrieshortt@hotmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.poyntzpasssilverband. |
| Comments: | I was at Killylea today and I was very much impressed by
your very talented band members. I wish you all the sucess in the future. Kerrie |
| Name: | Chris Whiteside |
| E-mail address: | whiley_1999@yahoo.co.uk |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.poyntzpasssilverband. |
| Comments: | very good. wot server did u use? wot did u make the site
with? |
| Name: | Alan Hunter |
| E-mail address: | alan@huntera95.fsnet.co.uk |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.poyntzpasssilverband.fsnet.co.uk |
| Comments: | Good luck to Freddie, Richard and Selina.
Will visit this site often to see what you are up to. Alan |
| Name: | Des Watson |
| E-mail address: | des_watson'talk21.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.poyntzpasssilverband.fsnet.co.uk |
| Comments: | Well done Richard A very impressive site keep up the good
work |
| Name: | John Adams |
| E-mail address: | john_adams@nireland.com |
| Comments: | A super job Richard. This is giving the bands around the
North a great opportunity to get to know each other. Very best wishes to you all from Comber Brass. |
| Name: | Jim Holmes |
| E-mail address: | jim@16thnewtownabbeybb.freeserve.co.uk |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.16thnewtownabbeybb.freeserve.co.uk |
| Comments: | The 16th Newtownabbey Boys' Brigade Company wish Poyntzpass
Silver Band all the best with their new Web Site. Well Done |